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A charming collection of four original 19th-century hummingbird engravings, featuring delicate hand-coloring in emerald greens, deep blues, and vibrant accents …
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A charming collection of four original 19th-century hummingbird engravings, featuring delicate hand-coloring in emerald greens, deep blues, and vibrant accents of crimson and copper. Numbered 79, 80, 81, and 81 bis, these consecutive plates form a beautifully cohesive suite. Their consistent patina and format lends itself perfectly to a gallery wall, or displayed as complementary pairs and singles in any collected interior.
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PROVENANCE AND DETAILS
• SOURCE | French edition of ‘Oeuvres completes de Buffon’, the landmark natural history series by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon.
• DATE | Circa 1827
• MEDIUM | Original 19th-century steel engravings with period hand-coloring.
• DIMENSIONS | Each sheet measures approximately 4.5 x 7 inches. 2x2 gallery grid approximately 9 x 14 inches without spacing or mat/frame dimensions.
• PRESENTATION | These authentic antique prints are being sold loose, unmatted, and unframed as a curated set of 4. Please note that lifestyle images depicting the prints in a home setting are stylized renderings for visual inspiration.
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 0.1ʺD × 7ʺH
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Printmaking Materials
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Antique White
- Condition Notes
- Very Good antique condition with light age toning and minor surface imperfections. The original hand-coloring remains vibrant, attractive, and the … moreVery Good antique condition with light age toning and minor surface imperfections. The original hand-coloring remains vibrant, attractive, and the collection presents beautifully. less
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